In Hindu households and rituals, gods and goddesses are offered Prasad/Prasadam (food offerings) which are later consumed by devotees after the prayer is over
Every household has its own prasad items, however there are some items that are commonly offered to their gods and goddesses
The cute god is known for his love for Modak --rice flour dumplings stuffed coconut and jaggery.
Goddess Laxmi loves fruits. Usually Panchamrit -- made with honey, curd, milk, ghee and sugar is offered to the goddess
The most common fruit offered during Saraswati Puja is Baer or ber
Shakti worshippers across the country offer non-veg to Goddess Kaali. In Bengal, another unique delicacy prepared for Kali Puja is a dish called Choddo Shaak --made with 14 kinds of green vegetables
Lord Vishnu likes Naivedya prasadam of kheer or suji halwa
Usually Bhaang, dhatura and thandai are associated with this Mahayogi. Lord Shiva loves Kandmool -- a root vegetable like potato, sweet potato
Shakti worshippers across the country offer non-veg to Goddess Durga. In Bengal, the diety is offered with varios savoury and sweet items like Khichuri, patisapta
Goddess Annapurna --the hindu goddess of food and nourishing -- is a manifestation of Parvati. Kheer made with rice is offered as prasad to Goddess Annapurna
Motichoor Laddu is said to be the favourite sweet of Lord Hanuman
Who does not know the cute Makhan Chor of Hindu culture! Lord Krishna is offered Makkhan (butter), butter milk, mishri and laddos